Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Orca Solar Lighting
11.2024 - Current
Led business development initiatives for solar energy projects, driving market expansion and revenue growth.
Implemented growth strategies to increase market share in the solar energy sector.
Forged and maintained key relationships within the civil sector to enhance company visibility and revenue.
Managed relationships with contractors to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.
Capitalized on previous relationships to enhance client engagement and increase sales.
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - QLD
SCHREDER AUSTRALIA
03.2024 - 10.2024
Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Prepared detailed monthly reports to track progress and inform business strategies.
Traveled across the region to establish and strengthen client relationships.
QLD TERRITORY MANAGER
INGAL EPS
11.2007 - 02.2024
Maintaining Customer Relationships with Key Accounts
Achieved and exceeded company-defined sales quotas
Project management, liaising between Project Managers and our production teams
Quoting major infrastructure projects and floodlighting projects
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory
Maintain and grow territory (QLD)
Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals
Manufacturing knowledge
Dealing with local authorities and QA requirements
Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
RECEPTIONIST
MKM GROUP PTY LTD
01.2006 - 08.2007
Handled all word processing and typing
Entering and processing invoices into MYOB
Conveyancing including settlement statements and attending settlements on behalf of vendor
Personal Assistant to director
Mid-month and end of month filing
General office duties
Assisted with organizing new quotations for new building jobs
Dealing with clients, contractors and suppliers needs and enquires
Follow up calls
Handling all phone enquires
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices
Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
COMPLEX MANAGER
Quadrant Property Holdings Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 08.2007
Provided property management duties
Leased properties within the complex (Units & Townhouses)
Maintain trust account
Perform and record property management activities and transactions
Organize agreements for both tenants and owners
Prepare and execute documentation
Advertising
Finding and selecting tenants for client’s properties
End of month disbursements
Report to body corporate with outstanding issues on properties and common property maintenance
Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates
Met with potential tenants to negotiate rent, explain occupancy terms and show available units
Education
Certificate IV - Property (Real Estate)
Sunshine Coast Institute of Tafe
High School Completion - undefined
Corinda State High School
Corinda, QLD
11.2000
Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Strong Customer Relations/Service
Sales Expertise
Business Development Management
Persuasive Negotiations
Tender preparation & Submission
Lead Prospecting
Knowledge manufacturing industry
Internal Sales experience
Major account management
Microsoft Office Suite, Console Gateway, MYOB, Navision, QAD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
License Hold current QLD drivers License
Timeline
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Orca Solar Lighting
11.2024 - Current
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - QLD
SCHREDER AUSTRALIA
03.2024 - 10.2024
QLD TERRITORY MANAGER
INGAL EPS
11.2007 - 02.2024
RECEPTIONIST
MKM GROUP PTY LTD
01.2006 - 08.2007
COMPLEX MANAGER
Quadrant Property Holdings Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 08.2007
High School Completion - undefined
Corinda State High School
Certificate IV - Property (Real Estate)
Sunshine Coast Institute of Tafe
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